𝓛𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓷𝓮𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓕𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓭 𝓑𝓸𝓷𝓭𝓼 [*Complete*]

Ch. 29 ⭐

Later that day, the picturesque setting of Nainital was alive with activity as the Raizada family arrived for Rajveer and Naina's wedding. The Shikhawat family had been eagerly anticipating their arrival and were ready to give them a warm welcome.

The Raizada family's luxurious cars pulled up to the XYZ hotel, and the family members stepped out, greeted by the beaming Shikhawat family. The atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation as the Raizada family was introduced to Ram and Shikha. Soon, the families got mixed so well that it became hard to understand who were guests and who were the family members.

Daisy had found herself in the company of Nandini and her friends, quickly becoming the center of attention. Her growing fondness for Manik was evident, and it seemed the feeling was mutual. Manik, who was usually the arrogant and cool one, had a soft spot for the little girl and was showering her with affection. The sight of him chatting with Daisy about Disney princesses, his face lighting up as he talked about the characters, brought a dreamy smile to Nandini's face. She watched them with a heart full of warmth, while Manik's friends looked on, utterly bewildered by this unexpected side of him.

Meanwhile, the preparations for the wedding were in full swing. Anjali, Arnav's older sister, along with her husband Shyam and Arnav's cousin Akash, had arrived to lend a hand. They quickly became involved with rest of the Shikhawat siblings, joining in on the bustling activities. The house was alive with energy as everyone pitched in, each person contributing in their own way to ensure that the wedding would be a joyous event. 

A few hours later, Rajveer stood at the entrance of the XYZ hotel, his eyes scanning the road for any sign of the arrivals he was eagerly awaiting. His smile broadened as he spotted a convoy of cars and taxis pulling in. It was a moment he'd been looking forward to—welcoming his close colleagues and friends to join in the wedding festivities.

The first to step out were his trusted colleagues from KMA, Dr. Shalini and Suriji. Following them were a few familiar faces from the Delhi headquarters, people he had formed strong bonds with over the years, as well as some of his senior officers who had mentored him.

Rajveer's face was alight with happiness as he greeted each of them warmly. "Dr. Shalini! Suriji! I'm so glad you both could make it," he said, giving them each a heartfelt hug. He then turned to his colleagues and seniors from Delhi, shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries.

"Raj, my friend! How have you been?" Abhimanyu's familiar voice made Rajveer turn around, his face lighting up with a wide smile.

"Chauhan sahab, why are you so late? You should've been here in the morning!" Rajveer playfully scolded his friend, pulling him into a warm hug.

Abhimanyu gave an apologetic smile. "Sorry, yaar. There were some last-minute complications I had to deal with."

Rajveer's eyes sparkled with mischief. "You'll only be forgiven if you promise to dance at my wedding."

Abhimanyu rolled his eyes, but his expression softened as he wrapped an arm around Rajveer's shoulder. "As if I needed to be told. This is one of my best friend's weddings. We never got the chance to dance at Naveen's wedding, so I'll make sure to dance as much as I can at yours," he said, a sad smile touching his lips.

Rajveer felt a pang of shared sorrow as they both thought of Naveen. He patted Abhimanyu's back, offering silent comfort before steering the conversation back to happier things.

"Come on, let's head inside," Rajveer said, leading Abhimanyu and the other guests into the hotel.

Inside, Rajveer's family warmly welcomed everyone. Dr. Shalini, with her bubbly and friendly nature, quickly became engrossed in conversations with the Shikhawat family members, blending in seamlessly. Suriji, always the life of the party, brought an extra layer of joy with his hearty laughter and lively chatter. As Rajveer introduced Abhimanyu to everyone, he made sure to highlight that Abhimanyu was not just a colleague but his closest friend, making Abhimanyu feel right at home as he greeted everyone warmly.